The New York Giants will have just one quarterback under contract when the new league year begins in March: Daniel Jones.
Alex Tanney was initially signed through 2020, but after the team released him and later re-signed him in October, it voided his previous deal and was replaced by a one-year deal, according to Spotrac.
As a result, the Giants will need to find a quality backup to help mentor Jones in 2020 and likely beyond. And while the available pool is relatively thin, here’s a look at four possibilities and one extreme long-shot.
Alex Tanney
Let’s start with the obvious…
Fans were furious when the Giants kept Alex Tanney around this past season, arguing that he was a waste of a roster spot and provided little.
The Giants, of course, insisted Tanney did a lot behind the scenes, which rookie quarterback Daniel Jones agreed with, often praising the veteran for working with him in the building and away from it.
“Alex has been a huge help for me. He’s obviously been in the NFL for a while and knows the game really well,” Jones said in October. “He’s a super smart guy, someone I have a great relationship with and have leaned on to prepare and to get ready to play. With him and Eli in there, I think we have a special room, a special group and I really appreciate all the help from those two guys.”